Winning blow: queen to c5 (d4·2)
c9-20225Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. Qxc5 Re6+ 32. Kf2 Be3+ 33. Qxe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e3 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re6+, then Kf2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #166.
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